DOMENICO CRISCITO NEWS

Will miss more time Criscito is nursing a significant calf injury and will try to recuperate during the break, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Criscito will remain sidelined in Saturday's match against Udinese and will try to return in a couple of weeks. Johan Vasquez and Riccardo Calafiori could get the nod depending on which scheme the new coach picks.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Fiorentina game Criscito (calf) was not included in Genoa's squad list to face Fiorentina Monday.

Impact Criscito will miss the third game in a row due to a calf injury, as a bout with COVID-19 slowed down the rehab. With Johan Vasquez also unavailable, Zinho Vanheusden could return to the XI in the back.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Spezia game Criscito (return from COVID-19/calf) did not make Genoa's squad list to face Spezia Sunday.

Impact Criscito has cleared the protocol, but the infection did not allow him to rehab properly from a previous calf injury and he will be given a full week of work before returning. Johan Vasquez and Mattia Bani will likely both stay in the XI Sunday.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests negative Criscito has shaken off COVID-19 and will return to practice Saturday, Ansa reports.

Impact Criscito was nursing a calf injury before contracting the virus, therefore he remains in doubt for Sunday's home game versus Spezia. If ultimately cleared, he would replace either Mattia Bani or Johan Vasquez in the back.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Criscito announced on Instagram that he tested positive while on vacation.

Impact Criscito picked up a calf problem in the previous match that is still being evaluated. He will try to shake off the ailment and illness ahead of January 6th's away game versus Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Atalanta Criscito sent in two inaccurate crosses, had three interceptions, three clearances and one block in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta before being forced off by calf problem, La Gaz...

Impact Criscito had the usual solid performance in both phases before picking up the muscular injury. He is headed to some tests in the next few days to determine the timetable for his return. Mattia Bani, Andrea Masiello and Paolo Ghiglione would be in line for more playing time if Criscito was forced to miss time. Genoa will face Sassuolo away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses versus Sampdoria Criscito (thigh) won six duels, had three clearances, drew two fouls and sent in eight crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Criscito did not look hampered despite an early return from a thigh injury and had good volume, but he was not precise on his deliveries and his side gave up three goals. He has logged five goals, 24 crosses, 27 tackles and 18 shots in 13 games. Genoa will face Lazio away Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Samdoria Criscito (thigh) will feature in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Sampdoria.

Impact Criscito missed the club's previous four matches due to his thigh problem but returns to the starting XI. Despite featuring in defensive roles, Criscito has racked up five goals on 17 shots (five on target) this season and should continue to serve as an attacking option from the backline.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be back for derby Criscito has progressed quickly from his thigh injury and has good chances to be good to go for Friday's game versus Sampdoria, although he will have to go through a late fitness t...

Impact Criscito is expected to return sooner than anticipated and might get the start right away if he got the greenlight considering the magnitude of the game for his side. He has hit the net five times on PKs, adding 16 crosses, 27 tackles and 27 interceptions in 12 games. He could supplant either Mattia Bani or Johan Vasquez compared to their most recent XI.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers serious injury Criscito was diagnosed with a grade one/two adductor strain in the right thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Criscito is at risk of missing the remaining fixtures of 2021 since the injury is pretty severe, although he has some quick recoveries in the past. Depending on what scheme the new coach chooses, Stefano Sabelli, Paolo Ghiglione or Andrea Masiello are poised to see more minutes. Goran Pandev and Mattia Destro are next in line as penalty takers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buries another PK against Empoli Criscito had four interceptions, won six duels, had two successful take-ons and scored on his only shot in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Criscito did not have a great day defensively, but he opened the scoring early with another successful penalty kick. He has hit the net five times so far, adding one assist, 17 shots, 16 crosses and 27 tackles. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Żurkowski shines for Empoli in 2-2 draw with Genoa

Substitute Szymon Żurkowski set up one goal then scored another for Empoli in a 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Genoa in Serie A

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts from penalty spot Criscito scored from the penalty spot against Spezia on Tuesday.

Impact In all four matches in which he has been deployed as a left-back, Criscito has put one into the netting, so the club may want to stop utilizing him as a central defender. Heading into the rest of the season, the defender should provide solid top-half fantasy value given his offensive upside.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine clearances versus Torino Criscito had three interceptions, nine clearances and one block and won four duels in Friday's 2-3 loss to Genoa.

Impact Criscito put up strong numbers in the back, but it was not enough to stop the opponents. He has tallied three goals on PKs, provided one assist and recorded 19 tackles, 17 interceptions and 31 clearances in nine games. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well versus Sassuolo Criscito (ankle) had four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Criscito played most of the match as center-back due the scheme and the injury to Davide Biraschi, which helped him pile up defensive stats. He has recorded three goals, one assist, 17 tackles and 22 clearances in eight games. Genoa will face Torino away Friday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play versus Sassuolo Criscito (ankle) has shaken off his sprain, coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Criscito will not be forced to miss time with an injury that looked serious at first but improved quickly. He will retain the starting job either as fullback or as a center-back. He has bagged three PK's, adding one assist, ten shots, nine crosses and 14 tackles in seven matches.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of schedule Criscito (ankle) returned to full practice Tuesday, Genoa announced.

Impact Criscito was expected to miss multiple games due to an ankle sprain. However, further tests after the swelling subsided revealed that the problem was not so severe. If he avoided setbacks in the new few days, he would retain his starting job in Sunday's home game versus Sassuolo.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with substantial sprain Criscito suffered some ligament damage in the left ankle, Genoa announced.

Impact Criscito was in serious pain after turning his ankle and the severity of the problem has been confirmed by the tests. He will have to sit out at least a month to heal. Stefano Sabelli, Paolo Ghiglione and Johan Vasquez figure to see an uptick of playing time, with Andrea Cambiaso likely moving to the left flank.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle against Salernitana Criscito took one off-target shot, won one tackle, had four clearances and drew one foul in 63 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Salernitana and was replaced in the second half after...

Impact Criscito quickly bowed out after a collision with an opponent and could not put any weight on his leg. He will undergo some tests shortly. He was substituted by Paolo Ghiglione. Stefano Sabelli, who had started this match, and Davide Biraschi (thigh) should also see an uptick of minutes if Criscito was forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK in draw Criscito converted a penalty kick, took three shots (one on target), delivered three crosses, made two interceptions and drew two fouls in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Criscito had a great offensive outing as he converted a penalty kick to help his side tie the game. The defender is going through a great offensive form as of late as he has managed to register three goals and one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing six goals, one chance created and five crosses.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A 3rd generation of Maldini family scores in Serie A

A third generation of the Maldini family has scored in Serie A as Daniel Maldini helped AC Milan to a 2-1 win at Spezia

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts PK, assists in draw Criscito scored a penalty goal, provided an assist, had two shots (one on target) and one chance created, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during...

Impact Criscito started his second consecutive game at left back and one again was a difference-maker, assisting Mattia Destro for his side's first goal and then showing poise from the penalty spot to draw things level at 2-2 in the closing minutes. With penalty goals in back-to-back matches, Criscito will try to keep it up during Saturday's clash against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter extends unbeaten start with 3-1 win at Fiorentina

Inter Milan’s attack might be better off without Romelu Lukaku

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter in 6-1 rout

Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins six duels against Napoli Criscito took one off-target shot, had two interceptions and five clearances and won six duels in Sunday's 1-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Criscito had his hands full in the back since Napoli attacked for most of the game, which allowed him to stuff the stat-sheet. Genoa have been rather vulnerable in the back to open the season. They will face Cagliari away after the break.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE